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Richard Montañez is an American businessman, motivational speaker, and author. After dropping out of school, he was hired by Frito-Lay as a janitor and went on to become an executive in the company.
May 17, 2021 · Richard Montañez has for years told a story of how he dreamed up Flamin’ Hot Cheetos while working as a Frito-Lay janitor. The archival record, former employees and Frito-Lay...
Jun 9, 2023 · Richard Montañez, a janitor turned Frito-Lay executive, has said he invented the spicy snack. A new film tells his story, but the evidence isn’t on his side.
- Sarah Bahr
Jun 12, 2023 · Richard Montañez is often credited as the Frito-Lay janitor that came up with the idea for Flamin' Hot Cheetos. Born to a family of Mexican immigrants, Montañez climbed the corporate ladder...
Jun 2, 2023 · The Flamin' Hot movie is compared to the true story. We examine the Richard Montañez controversy and the LA Times and Frito-Lay investigations that challenged his claims about creating Flamin' Hot Cheetos.
Jun 17, 2023 · Flamin' Hot is a movie based on the story of Richard Montañez, who claims to have invented Flamin' Hot Cheetos as a Frito-Lay janitor. However, the facts suggest that he did not create the brand name or flavor, and that the snack was already on the market before his alleged call to the CEO.
May 13, 2021 · This episode centers on a claim that Richard Montañez invented a product that came to be known as Flamin' Hot Cheetos. He claimed he and his wife inspired the seasoning that led to the chip we...
